{"id":463196,"date":"2025-03-08T13:30:02","date_gmt":"2025-03-08T13:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techforbrains.com\/?p=463196"},"modified":"2025-03-08T13:30:02","modified_gmt":"2025-03-08T13:30:02","slug":"waiting-for-ideas-pp-1-a-radical-turntable-redesign-with-no-tonearm-and-upside-down-vinyl-playback","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/hi-fi\/waiting-for-ideas-pp-1-a-radical-turntable-redesign-with-no-tonearm-and-upside-down-vinyl-playback\/","title":{"rendered":"Waiting For Ideas PP-1: A Radical Turntable Redesign with No Tonearm and Upside-Down Vinyl Playback"},"content":{"rendered":"

Waiting For Ideas is a design agency located in Paris, not an audio equipment manufacturer. However, they have introduced a turntable named the PP-1, which features a unique design. Notably, it lacks a conventional tonearm, with the needle positioned at the bottom of the record. The sound quality and the technology provider remain unknown, but the aesthetic is certainly appealing.<\/p>\n

The PP-1, crafted from a single block of aluminum, transcends traditional turntable design by eliminating standard components such as the tonearm and manual speed controls. This innovative approach positions the turntable as both a functional audio device and a striking work of art, reminiscent of the minimalist yet futuristic themes found in the film 2001: A Space Odyssey.<\/p>\n

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The PP-1 distinguishes itself from traditional turntables by eliminating the tonearm entirely. Users simply need to position their vinyl records upside down, allowing the device to manage the playback process. Equipped with a built-in sensor, the unit automatically identifies the record’s speed\u2014whether 33 or 45 RPM\u2014and adjusts playback settings to ensure optimal sound quality.<\/p>\n

For those who enjoy a more interactive experience, a small button allows users to manually switch between speeds or toggle the auto-detection feature on and off. Additionally, a second button provides various functions, including play, pause, track selection, and volume adjustment.<\/p>\n

Audio output is delivered through a 3.5 millimeter jack plug. While it appears that the PP-1 may include an onboard phono amplifier, this has not been definitively confirmed, and the output level remains unspecified.<\/p>\n

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Waiting For Ideas emphasizes that the PP-1 was crafted with an equal emphasis on performance and visual appeal. The design studio asserts that the robust aluminum chassis not only provides an eye-catching aesthetic but also enhances stability and resonance control, which are essential for optimal vinyl playback.<\/p>\n

A distinctive feature of the design is its capability to stand upright while playing records. The vinyl remains securely in position, rotating horizontally against the structure, which adds a captivating visual aspect to the listening experience.<\/p>\n

The PP-1 turntable is currently available and made to order. Priced at 5,800 euros, a deposit of 2,900 euros is required at the time of order. Additionally, a pair of complementary passive speakers is available for 3,200 euros. It is important to note that an amplifier must be connected between the turntable and the speakers.<\/p>\n

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Waiting For Ideas is a design agency located in Paris, not an audio equipment manufacturer. However, they have introduced a turntable named the PP-1, which features a unique design. Notably, it lacks a conventional tonearm, with the needle positioned at the bottom of the record. The sound quality and the technology provider remain unknown, but […] More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10402,"featured_media":463197,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[642],"tags":[779],"class_list":{"0":"post-463196","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-hi-fi","8":"tag-news"},"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/463196","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10402"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=463196"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/463196\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":463203,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/463196\/revisions\/463203"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/463197"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=463196"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=463196"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=463196"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}